General UAE Legal Questions LawLaw No. (1) of 2025 Regulating the Use of the Emblems of the Emirate of Dubai and the Government of Dubai

Article (1) This Law will be cited as “Law No. (1) of 2025 Regulating the Use of the Emblems of the Emirate of Dubai and the Government of Dubai”. ©2025 The Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai 1Every effort has been made to produce an accurate and complete English version of this legislation. However, for the purpose of its interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text will prevail.

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Law No. (1) of 2025 Regulating [the Use of] the Emblems of the Emirate of Dubai and the Government of Dubai Page 2 of 8 Definitions

Article (3) a. The Emirate will have a distinct emblem which reflects its identity, heritage, values, principles, and orientations. The design of the Emblem of the Emirate is depicted in Illustrations (1) and (2) attached hereto.

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Law No. (1) of 2025 Regulating [the Use of] the Emblems of the Emirate of Dubai and the Government of Dubai Page 3 of 8 b. The Government will have an emblem that is distinct yet incorporates design elements from the Emblem of the Emirate. The design of the Emblem of the Government is depicted in Illustrations (3) and (4) attached hereto. Ownership and Legal Protection

Article (4) a. The Emblem of the Emirate is the property of the Emirate, and the Emblem of the Government is the property of the Government. Both Emblems are protected under this Law and other legislation in force in the Emirate. b. The protection afforded under paragraph (a) of this Article extends to the Emblem attached to the above-mentioned Law No. (17) of 2023. No Person may use this Emblem, by virtue of it being the property of the Emirate. Using the Emblem of the Emirate

Article (5) a. The Emblem of the Emirate will be used in the locations, events, documents, and seals of the entities designated by the Chairman of the HHRC. b. No Person, other than the entities specified in paragraph (a) of this Article, may use the Emblem of the Emirate without first obtaining a special authorisation from the Chairman of the HHRC or his authorised representative. Where authorisation is granted, the Emblem must be used in accordance with the rules stipulated in that authorisation. Using the Emblem of the Government

Article (6) of this Law; 2. the use of the Emblem for commercial purposes or for the purpose of advertising or promoting products, goods, materials, or tools; 3. any act of infringement upon the Emblem, or the use thereof in any manner that results in its deformation, or undermines its worth or standing; and 4. the use of the Emblem in any activity or event that conflicts with the values and principles of the Emirate, or with public order or morality. Duty to Report

Article (7) The Emblem will be used in the manner, and in compliance with the conditions and specifications, specified in the relevant manual prepared by the General Secretariat of the Executive Council and approved by a resolution issued by the Chairman of the Executive Council in this respect. Prohibited Acts

Article (8) The following acts are hereby prohibited: 1. the use of the Emblem, by non-government entities or any other entities authorised to use it, in any manner or by any means, before obtaining the authorisation referred to in Article (5) and

Article (9) A Person who becomes aware that another Person has committed any of the prohibited acts stipulated in Article (8) of this Law must report it to the Competent Authority or the competent judicial authorities to take the necessary legal action against the violators. Penalties

Article (12) Any Person using the Emblem, including the Emblem attached to the above-mentioned Law No. (17) of 2023, by the effective date of this Law, other than the Government Entities or other entities authorised to use the Emblem, must remove it and cease using it within thirty (30) days from the effective date hereof unless that Person has obtained the special authorisation referred to in Article (5) and Article (6) of this Law.

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Article (13) The provisions of Article (10) and Article (11) of this Law apply to any Person who commits any of the prohibited acts referred to in Article (8) of this Law in connection with the use of the Emblem attached to the above-mentioned Law No. (17) of 2023. Issuing Implementing Resolutions

Article (14) The Chairman of the Executive Council will issue the resolutions required for the implementation of the provisions of this Law. Supersession and Repeals

Article (15) a. This Law supersedes the above-mentioned Law No. (17) of 2023. b. Any provision in any other legislation is hereby repealed to the extent that it contradicts the provisions of this Law. Publication and Commencement

Article (16) This Law will be published in the Official Gazette and will come into force on the day on which it is published. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Ruler of Dubai Issued in Dubai on 30 January 2025 Corresponding to 30 Rajab 1446 A.H.

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Law No. (1) of 2025 Regulating [the Use of] the Emblems of the Emirate of Dubai and the Government of Dubai Page 7 of 8 Illustration (1) Illustration (2)

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